The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Love the photo. I'd love to come by if I were local!
ReplyDeleteMonica and I might need to make a road trip!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely be there if I could. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go too!
ReplyDeleteYep, I would be right there in the front row if I lived closer. Have a good showing.
ReplyDeletePhillip that shot of your garden is just sublime! Garden perfection.
ReplyDeleteI love that shot!
ReplyDeleteYou have good taste Phillip.
I'd like to be there, sadly there's the matter of a small geography problem.
Next time do a live feed, so we can all see your presentation!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I would love to go but it is a bit of a drive. I agree on the webcast.
ReplyDeleteHey this is really good work. I love this blog.
ReplyDeleteI am a mom from the bizymoms Florence community and would love for you to share it with the moms in the community.
Is that a shot of your garden? It's stunning! Wish I could be there!
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